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We must all play a part in tackling climate change. By making changes to how we travel, what we buy, reducing our waste and changing how we use energy at home, we can help to reach net zero emissions by 2045. Find out what actions you can take now. Scotland, let’s do net zero.

Let's Do Net Zero

Climate Week

Scotland's Climate Week

Climate Week 2022 will run from 26 September to 2 October and we’re asking everyone to get involved to help make climate change top of everyone’s conversation list. Whether speaking to your friends, family, employees, colleagues or wider community, Scotland’s Climate Week is the perfect time to take action.

LET'S TALK CLIMATE

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Climate Conversations

Let's Talk About Climate Change

We know that climate change can be a hard topic to talk about, but having just one conversation about climate change can create a ripple effect of positive action to stop climate change and make Scotland a healthier, fairer, greener place to live.

Our Climate Conversations Pack gives you the facts and tips you need.

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TAKE ACTION

Everything we do adds up. To achieve net zero by 2045, we must take action now. Start here to find ways that you can make changes in your life at home and on the go.

Eating Greener

Home Energy

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Reduce, Re-use, Recycle

Active Travel

Electric Vehicles

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Public Transport

Business & Industry

Use our resources to learn more about net zero and how your business can take action to tackle the global climate emergency.

Business Guide

Campaign Toolkits

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Free bus travel for all under 22s is here

The Scottish Government's Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel scheme is designed to help in Scotland’s fight against climate change. The scheme benefis just under a million children and young people.

A circular economy: An alternative to our 'throw away' culture

By reworking the way we produce, consume and dispose of products and services we can make the most of what we have and help the planet along the way.

Climate Beacons lighting the way to Net Zero

Climate Beacons for COP26 is a collaborative project between partners that brings together environmental and cultural organisations across Scotland to help get the public involved in conversations about climate change in a way that is relevant to the local area.

How to make your wardrobe more sustainable?

To avoid the wide-ranging impacts our clothing has on the natural environment, and you can do many simple things to help change the way you buy clothes and reduce your impact on the planet.

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Easy ways to eat more fruit & veg all year round

By making healthy, sustainable food choices, eating greener and aiming to reduce food waste, we can all play our part in helping Scotland reach its net-zero target.